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Resolution of invasive fungal sinusitis in immunocompromised patients: neutrophil count is crucial beside a combined medical and surgical approach

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  1. Division of Haematology, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, 27100, Pavia, Italy

    Patrizia Zappasodi, Marianna Rossi, Carlo Castagnola, Alessandro Corso, Maurizio Bonfichi & Mario Lazzarino

  2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

    Fabio Pagella & Elina Matti

  3. Virology and Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Services, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

    Caterina Cavanna

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Zappasodi, P., Rossi, M., Castagnola, C. et al. Resolution of invasive fungal sinusitis in immunocompromised patients: neutrophil count is crucial beside a combined medical and surgical approach. Ann Hematol 89, 737–739 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-009-0854-z

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